Jigsaw Corded or Cordless: Showdown!
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Which is a better buy, a corded or cordless jigsaw? In this corded and cordless jigsaw review, Andrew compared his favorite corded jigsaw to a new 20 volt cordless model. In this cordless jigsaw comparison, Andrew tries each saw in some taxing situations to see how they measure up.
Tools Used:
Bosch JS470E Jigsaw
www.amazon.com/Bosch-JS470E-1...
Porter-Cable 20 volt max Lithium cordless jigsaw
www.amazon.com/PORTER-PCC650B...
Did he placed the metal blade backwards on the Bosch? That table is not securing the material well enough. I think he used both tools incorrectly.
*Works great. For the price this thing is awesome **MyBest.Tools** Rips through plywood no problem. The quick release mechanism to put in blades is great too - very fast and secure.*
There's a substantial price difference between those two. In addition, that battery pack is tiny. On my cordless I use 5 Ah batteries on the jigsaw, circular saw and SDS drill and all work really well in my experience. For me, the convenience factor of cordless is enormous.
Thanks for the review! I think it's all about intended use. Light cutting or quick diy projects I think this would work. But heavy cutting or just heavy use in general is always going to benefit from the endless power of a cord (and likely better internal components). I'm getting this in a kit soon and I also got a couple 5ah batteries specifically for the saws in the kit because I know they are hungry for power. I'm not expecting to cut a car in half, just stuff around the house and light remodel work.
I think you should have installed a "new" blade in the Bosch before trying to cut the metal.
You're right. Some WD40 would have helped too. We were just excited to mess around with a new tool.
I have used the cordless a few times since the video was shot and I enjoy the convenience. It's doesn't drain the battery too badly.
Thanks for the comment.
-Andrew
Agree. The blade was probably pretty dull by the time it was used it the Bosch.
Hi Eric,
I think you are right but it's still nice to see the performance difference between the two saws.
Thanks for commenting.
Andrew
Wrong blade for tight radius
nice, thanks for showing.
Hi Mehul,
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
I have an older Bosch and constantly have tracking issues out of it. I've owned 3 over the years and have always had good luck with them. Recently purchased a PC cordless and love it. So much easier to work with. I'm sure my Bosch is lots of operator error but just not certain what it is. The PC has yet to fail me. Think I'll stick with the PC for awhile.
Great video. Thank you
Great video. Thx.
I would like to have seen a new blade go into the corded jigsaw for the metal cutting test.
I have that PC saw. I use it when the work will take less time than unwinding plugging and rewinding the cord of my bosch barrel handle saw. The blade on the PC saw falls out doing tight curves.
I would be interested in seeing how easy angle adjustments are made and do they hold?
Hi Steve,
Good idea. I have done a number of angle cuts with the Bosch and I find I get best results using a Bosch T101B blade where the teet point toward the saw and help draw the work peice toward the saw . When I use a T101B blade, the teeth point away from the saw and the saw can bounce a bit if the blade binds. Blades bind a bit more when cutting at an angle.
The Bosch holds the angle well as it has a nut that tightens with an Allen wrench to hold it firmly in place. I haven't used the Porter-Cable for angles yet but it has a similar mechanism.
Based on the comments on this video I think we should revisit it. If we do I will try to fit this topic in.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You can always contact me with questions through my website, anamericanartisan.com
-Andrew
I bought this jigsaw yesterday and the clamp that holds the beveling clamp on the bottom chartered today. The clamp is made from a cheap porous metal instead of a hardened metal. I will get another Porter Cable 20v jig saw but I will have to make a custom holding clamp from a hardened metal. I do like the PC line of tools and I have several PC tools but the holding clamp needs to be made from a hardened metal instead of the cheap porous metal.
I bought Porter Cable when it was still Porter Cable, made in the USA. I still have a couple pcs. Now, I selectively buy Bosch, but also buy Metabo, Fein and Festool.
I watched this yesterday and “slept on it”, but I’m afraid I must comment. Firstly, it's not right to compare corded to cordless. I'm sure that the corded can provide both more power and higher rpm simultaneously than the cordless. Then since a jigsaw cuts on the upstroke, it is essential to have the workpiece both clamped at the far end and the near end unless you are careful not to allow any upward movement of the saw plate, which I detected. Additionally when the cordless appeared to slow you not only lifted the saw plate from the workpiece, but you tilted it forward negating the forward undercutting produced by the orbital action. You must let the machine do the work.
I have the same porter cable it's pretty good saw for the money
Hi Lou,
Glad you are enjoying your jigsaw. Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
Does the PC have an orbital setting?
Where did u buy the indicator for the portercable battery?
I can't find it anywhere!!!
No point in buying such a thing... Just measure the voltage with a multimeter and you know. 4.2V = topped up, 3V = depleted.
use quality packing tape to the bottom plate to fix the scuffing problem/ or apply on Plexycoat
Did you know you have to reduce the speed on jigsaws when cutting metal
damn my 1983 black and decker jigsaw no7504 type 5 thingy only has on and of no speed controll
I have the same Bosch jigsaw, js470e. All I can say is that its a monster. I dont think there is anything out there thats better.
Hi Bekim,
You're right, it's a beast! maybe it was unfair to compare the Porter-Cable to it.
Thanks for watching and commenting. -Andrew
In the first cut you made you had the orbital setting on the Porter Cable set to 2. However the instructions say to put it on zero when cutting curves. That's probably why the cut came out rough...
Hi Samuel,
You're right. Having used both for a while, the Bosch is a much better saw. The Porter-Cable bogs down a lot. I'm looking for a better cordless.
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You can see a portfolio of my work on my website, anamericanartisan.com
-Andrew
An American Artisan Sorry. I use that same Porter Cable jigsaw from your video but with a 4.0 amp hour battery.
I haven't experienced any bogging down cutting curves in 1/2" or 3/4" plywood. That's pretty much all I ever use it for though so for my purposes, it's fine.
+Samuel Garcia
Great! I will have to look into that battery.
-Andrew
An American Artisan Get yourself the 20v dewalt jigsaw it's a beast but the porter cable with 4amp battery does better those black porter cable batteries are 1.3 amp batteries also when you are cutting curves they have a special scrolling blade for that its a very thin blade works much better than the wide blades
Well, you're obviously going to get more power with a corded saw. It just comes down to whether you want a little better performance or a little better convenience.
Hi Eric,
You're right. A lot of people I talk to only want to invest in one, hence the comparison.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
First a fair test like this the porter cable should have a freshly charged battery for each cut. The bosch is getting full power for each cut. Second each saw should have a new blade for each cut the exact same blade unused. To me this is a fair test!!!!
Hi John,
Yeah I think this video deserves a "do -over".
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
How can u compare portercable to Bosch. Mind blowing lol
I've owned both! I'd pick the PC anyday! The Bosch is a little more powerful, but not enough to justify the cost difference!
You can just buy a dewalt base that comes with a plastic insert fits on the Porter Cable
Use a thinner blade for tight turns. Also hold the Porter Cable firmer and more downward pressure.
You have to take into account cordless tools naturally don't have as much power as corded. Also saws use A LOT more power than drills, use a bigger battery if you're making more than a few cuts at a time. I have a PC Driver, Drill combo with two 2ah batteries and a Circular Saw-the saw cuts clean and fast with the 2ah but not nearly as well with a 1.3ah battery. (PC also has a 1.5ah and a 2ah but I haven't used those yet) As batteries get larger they give more power and runtime.
And why would anyone use a jigsaw to cross cut a 4x4?!
At 8:30 that you went through the 1st thick wall to fast with the Port Cable, not happening that fast, tells me it was precut. Plus you probably damaged the blade with the 1st cut and should have put a new blade in the Bosch. There is know doubt in my mind that the Bosch corded should have out done the cordless Porter Cable. Mobility belongs to Port Cable.
Porter cable the king of power tools...msybe get a Makita brushless or dewalt.
I’m a corded man I like battery tools however the batteries keep changing and for a replacement it’s just as cheap to buy a brand new tool. Learn my lesson. Corded tools last longer then battery powered tools. Makes more sense financially. However if you got money to buy news tools when the batteries wear out go for it
What platform were you in when you were using cordless tools? I'm thinking of investing in Milwaukee fuel cordless is it worth it??? Cause I can use their outdoor power tools as well.
The Bosch costs like 3x more than that Porter Cable...
Corded I like Ryobi.
First! you are compairing the very best jigsaw ever made against a mid range corless tool with a 1.3amp battery. Now I would say that battery should only be used in a drill. For saws you should run their 4amp battery. The tool will run and perform much better. But no cordless jigsaw with ever compete agaist the king of jigsaws.
BOSCH is just so much better, clean cut, and seems steady and easy to use it.
In all fairness that Bosch is probably the most powerful jigsaw on the market, porter cable makes a 4amp battery which would give extra power
Hi Lou,
Thanks for both comments. I will have to check out that 4 amp Porter-Cable!
-Andrew
Makita corded and porter cable cordless are the way to go had bosch I personally don't like it
This video should have been called "What not to do with a jigsaw". This comparison was unhelpful for anyone planning on using their jigsaw correctly for reasonable tasks.
A cordless porter cable against a corded Bosch. What did you think was going to happen? Not even a fair fight.
change your blade, using the wrong blade for tight radius cuts. Bosch makes a specific blade that would have worked better
Can't say the cut was off when ur clamp failed
Should have used a separate blade for each saw.
I'm really surprised he didn't.
Guilty as charged. Hind sight is 20/20. We were just so excited to mess around with new tools. I hope it helps to see them in action. Corrded vs. cordless is big debate.
For the record, I have used the cordless model quite a few times since the video was shot. I enjoy the convenience but the corded model gives a more precise smooth cut.
- Andrew
I have a Bosch corded jigsaw and I consider it a really solid tool. I was curious to see how the cordless compared and would have very much enjoyed seeing a true head to head comparison with brand new blades for each. I have Milwaukee cordless tools and have considered adding their cordless jigsaw to my lineup.
I have both corded and battery jigsaws. I use the corded exclusively in the shop. And I take the battery powered with me to the lumber yard because they almost always have material that is 12-16 ft long and I can't put that in my truck. I find the jigsaw safer to use than the circular saw (no binding) when cutting the material to transportable lengths.
+kabir424
Hi,
Good Idea. I think I should revisit this topic with more variety of saws.
-Andrew
A high end corded vs a mid grade battery.
It was the
Dull blade
120 volts ac compared to 20 volt dc - - - - dugh?
Hi K Hawk,
Yeah, I guess it seams obvious but I get a lot of questions about it so we thought we'd compare the two.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
That does not mean it has more power...
The Bosch 18v batteries are fused at 120A internally. thats (in theory) 2160W. Your American sockets can not provide that.
Even if the Saw does not pull 120Amps, it probably gets to >50A which would be around 1000W of power...almost the max. rated output power of an American standard socket.
Hi Jonny,
Thanks a lot for your input. You put it in perspective.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
Gala apples to granny smiths.. big difference
Why pick the absolute worst cordless jigsaw? No Makita, Milwaukee, or DeWalt...
He definitely used both saws, incorrectly especially cutting it’s not like a Sawzall with that tremendous motor, really a battery ones are for construction, convenience battery is great no cords, carbs, etc but the batteries die quickly even new tech also depends on cutting materials, even battery amps to chargeing, degree temps so on so forth definetly when cutting throw some wd40 on the blade ok review.
Why not use a NEW blade with both tools? That metal blade was destroyed by the first run.
The blade was the wrong way round.
Hi miner49erpete,
Really? I will have to take a another look.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
Honestly, that sounds like a distinct possibility. A corded Bosch has superior power to any run-of-the-mill cordless. But it didn't make the slightest progress in the metal. Something was definitely not as it should be.
Please try again, and let us know!
+pbasswil
Hi,
We did this video spur of the moment because we had a,new tool in the shop. We've gotten great comments on it and they all seam to say what you are saying; we need to revisit this in more detail.
We'll start putting that together. It could take some time. Subscribe to see it when it comes out.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
Andrew, no need to make a big deal out of it: just stick the blade in the Bosch (right way 'round!) and see if it now gets thru metal. That's all!
+pbasswil
Thanks.
-Andrew
That line wasn't straight. LOL
First, tighten 'right' the material to be cut (that's safety) second,..do not compare cordless to corded tools,..
Hi Kris,
Thanks for watching and commenting.
-Andrew
battery vs corded..... not really a fair comparison.
porter cable is a cheap brand as far as cordless tools
Hi Sean,
In the time since filming the video , the Porter-Cable has performed poorly at the jobsite. My next cordless jigsaw will likely be a Makita.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You can see a portfolio of my work on my website anamericanartisan.com. There are some free downloads there too.
-Andrew
Este guarute no sabe usar herramienta
Pointless.. Really? blades cut the materials not how much force you use. If you want to make tight radius cuts use a scrolling blade.. Not only that the bosch is a professional tool. The other tool looks like a supermarket own brand.. Pointless review..
Hi Darren,
Thanks for the input. We'll try harder next time.
-Andrew
festool sucks
Wow! You have strong feelings on this matter. I have to admit that I like a lot of Festool products but I think the Bosch can go toe to toe with their jigsaw.
-Andrew
I think, Bosh's jigsaws are the best on the World..
Porter Cable looks like a heap of shit, try a Makita they're a lot better to use..
Hi Andrew,
Thank for your totaly honest comment.
Makita does make great tools!
-Andrew
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